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Becca noted the shift in Ted's demeanor, and nodded to him in deference. He might look young, but the ambitious demon in her recognized the authority beneath the surface of this young man, as well as the anticipation in the young woman beside them.
She touched Norah's arm, both in caution and reassurance, playing the mentoring compatriot as she and Ruby both did so well. Her look suggested that they follow Ted's lead--though that didn't mean she'd be anything less than alert.
"What's the plan, Mr Holloway," she asked in a low voice, "Split up and cover more ground, or stick close and watch each others' backs?"